How far is Winchester, NV from Henderson, NV?
The driving distance from Winchester, NV to Henderson, NV is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winchester and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester and Henderson.
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Start on the route
45 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Eastern Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · South Eastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East Desert Inn Road
2684 ft · 1 min · East Desert Inn Road
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Turn right onto Pecos–McLeod Interconnect
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pecos–McLeod Interconnect
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Continue on South Pecos Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Pecos Road
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Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Tropicana Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South
2290 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Galleria Drive
2304 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto West Galleria Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Galleria Drive
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Turn right onto North Boulder Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Boulder Highway
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Continue on South Boulder Highway
43 m · 9 sec · South Boulder Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Boulder Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester and Henderson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Boulder Highway
Turn right onto North Boulder Highway
2.94 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Winchester and Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winchester to Henderson?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whitney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Winchester and 8.1 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.43 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winchester and Sunny near Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Whitney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 9.87 mi (15.88 km).
#1 Winchester
Nevada township
| Population | 27,978 |
| Coordinates | 36.1299700, -115.1188900 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Henderson
The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 329,172 |
| Coordinates | 36.0397000, -114.9819400 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
End: NV 582 (-114.98198, 36.03973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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